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THE PREVIOUS REBBE of Chabad-Lubavitch, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn (1880-1950) said, "When we remind ourselves of the 'sayings of old,' it enlivens us." That is to say, the expressions used through the generations in Lubavitch are permeated with a life and a holy energy. In them is preserved an entire culture, a lifestyle, and a place of genuine warmth . . . for they come from a time and a place when people truly cared for one another. LubavitchSpeak is a fascinating dictionary of words, sayings and colloquialisms used by generations of Chabad-Lubavitcher Chasidim to express the most important concepts and contents of their unique culture which has been so influential on modern Judaism. It is a language which has evolved through 200 years of pious and dedicated service to G-d, and includes the terminology of the Chasidic gathering (farbrengen), the synagogue (shul), the seminary (yeshiva), and even Lubavitch 'street language,' the day-to-day talk of Lubavitcher Chasidim, young and old, male and female, past and present. The more one is familiar with 'LubavitchSpeak,' the better one will appreciate the Lubavitch lifestyle and its holiness. For, to know a culture, you must first understand its language.

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The perfect guide to speaking real JapaneseBeyond Polite Japanese offers more than 500 words and phrases for those who want to take a step beyond Japanese textbooks and speak like a native without spending decades in the country. Many of the entries cover traditional slang, while other entries take up more contemporary usage. Slang-forming prefixes and suffixes are also presented, as well as phrases that are commonly slurred, proving elusive to the foreign ear. Literal meanings, notes on usage, and etymology are included for greater understanding.Outgrowing polite Japanese is not easy, but with the help of Beyond Polite Japanese, it can be attained. The helpful guide is also a welcome break from the standard fare found in Japanese textbooks.

Financial Lexicon is intended as a comprehensive financial reference book that explains the formal and informal terminology of finance. Structured as a dictionary, the book will contain clear and detailed explanations of common banking, finance and investment terms. Unlike other textbooks, which focus solely on standard definitions, Financial Lexicon will include formal corporate business terms alongside the jargon that has entered business life. Terms defined in TFL will be drawn from all of the major sectors in the international capital markets and the financial industry.

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THE PREVIOUS REBBE of Chabad-Lubavitch, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn (1880-1950) said, "When we remind ourselves of the 'sayings of old,' it enlivens us." That is to say, the expressions used through the generations in Lubavitch are permeated with a life and a holy energy. In them is preserved an entire culture, a lifestyle, and a place of genuine warmth . . . for they come from a time and a place when people truly cared for one another. LubavitchSpeak is a fascinating dictionary of words, sayings and colloquialisms used by generations of Chabad-Lubavitcher Chasidim to express the most important concepts and contents of their unique culture which has been so influential on modern Judaism. It is a language which has evolved through 200 years of pious and dedicated service to G-d, and includes the terminology of the Chasidic gathering (farbrengen), the synagogue (shul), the seminary (yeshiva), and even Lubavitch 'street language,' the day-to-day talk of Lubavitcher Chasidim, young and old, male and female, past and present. The more one is familiar with 'LubavitchSpeak,' the better one will appreciate the Lubavitch lifestyle and its holiness. For, to know a culture, you must first understand its language.

Amusing and informative, Stunned mullets and Two-pot screamers: a dictionary of Australian Colloquialisms is a revealing guide to the richness and colour of the Australian language. Now available in this updated and considerably expanded edition, it records our distinctive, inventive slang and provides a unique insight into Australian life and culture. This famous dictionary, first published in 1978, combines the earliest and most recent colloquial coinages. Words and idioms are drawn from a wide range of sources and each entry is context, with origins and derivations. Enduring colloquialisms have as many as ten citations from original works, illustrating changing meanings and emphases. This fifth edition features an expanded introduction and contains over 300 new entries. Over 900 of the previous entries have been further revised and updated.

Amusing and informative, Stunned mullets and Two-pot screamers: a dictionary of Australian Colloquialisms is a revealing guide to the richness and colour of the Australian language. Now available in this updated and considerably expanded edition, it records our distinctive, inventive slang and provides a unique insight into Australian life and culture. This famous dictionary, first published in 1978, combines the earliest and most recent colloquial coinages. Words and idioms are drawn from a wide range of sources and each entry is context, with origins and derivations. Enduring colloquialisms have as many as ten citations from original works, illustrating changing meanings and emphases. This fifth edition features an expanded introduction and contains over 300 new entries. Over 900 of the previous entries have been further revised and updated.

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To "break bad," as says the old colloquialism from the American South, is to go so wrong it's almost impossible to do what's right. Walter White is breaking bad. Recently diagnosed with Type III lung cancer, raising a son with cerebral palsy, and in need of a way to support his family, Walter uses his skills to transform himself from nebbishy high-school chemistry teacher to neophyte crystal-meth cook in the blink of an eye. This three - disc set contains seven episodes of the AMC series about a

The original concept of the familiar colloquialism, “the elephant in the room” is that we often focus so much attention on the small day-to-day things that we fail to notice the huge ones in our lives, relationships, businesses and ministries. In this brief but powerful collection of life lessons from a well-traveled international leader, Dr. Bill Wilson challenges those called to positions of leadership to:· Examine yourself to determine just how prepared for leadership you are· Identify destructive patterns that could undermine your goals· Decide between settling for good enough and achieving excellence· Aggressively deal with your “elephants” and show them the doorDr. Bill Wilson is the Founder and Senior Pastor of Metro World Child, the largest Sunday School in the world and an international Christian humanitarian organization with headquarters in Brooklyn, NY. Metro World Child reaches over 200,000 children and their families every week in New York City and around the world.

flash lingo n. The canting or slang language A fascinating and hilarious collection of all the words and phrases that raised eyebrows in the 18th century. The original 1796 alternative dictionary of 'The Vulgar Tongue', educated readers in the correct usage of colloquialisms, slang and old English idioms. Includes those familiar entries such as 'mealy-mouthed', originally meaning over-modest, and revives classics that should never have been forgotten, such as 'apple dumplin shop' for a woman's bosom, 'nit squeeger' (a hairdresser) and 'flaybottomist' (a teacher). So, you won't be a 'Jason's Fleece' if you buy this book. In fact, take full advantage of the Vulgar Tongue and you'll be much less of a 'nigmenog'. No true aspiring vulgarite should leave home without it!

Intermediate This whimsical collection of colloquialisms entertains students while providing insight into French-language idioms, customs, and humor. Grouped according to theme from "Our Animal Friends" to "Speaking About the Body" to "Food for Thought" the idioms are illustrated with humorous cartoons that provide keys to understanding the literal and real meanings.

They're called colloquialisms, idioms, of just good old fashioned, home-grown country sayings steeped in humor and home-spun common sense. These parlances might not fit the modern hoity toity rhetoric you're used to seeing in print or hearing on TV, and that's exactly why they're more refreshing than an ice cube in July. In Butter My Butt and Call Me a Biscuit, Author Allan Zullo offers up more than 200 vernacular verses presented in themes, such as:* Admitting You're Wrong--The easiest way to eat crow is while it's still warm, 'cause the colder it gets the harder it is to swallow.* Congress--Gettin' a politician to do somethin' good for our country is like tryin' to poke a cat out from under the porch with a rope.* Ego--Some people are so full of themselves, you'd like to buy 'em for what they're worth and sell 'em for what they think they're worth.* Teenage Boys--You kinda wish they used their heads for somethin' besides hat racks.* Revenge--Two wrongs don't make a right, but they sure do make it even.* Surprises--Sometimes you get so surprised by life there ain't nothin' else to say but, 'Butter my butt and call me a biscuit.'"

With over 220,000 references and 400,000 translations, the dictionary provides wide-ranging coverage that includes general vocabulary and colloquialisms, the most current scientific and technical terms, and abbreviations, acronyms, and proper nouns. This dictionary also offers generous treatment of Latin-American Spanish, pronunciation guides, verb charts, a grammar supplement, encyclopedic entries, and a 16-page color atlas.

A new collection of hard-core curses, colorful colloquialisms, and streetwise slang never taught in Spanish class includes sample conversations, painless quizzes, tips on body gestures, and discussions of Spanish history, culture, and cuisine--complete with delightful cartoons. Original.

Provides a reference to commonly used Dutch words, idioms, colloquialisms and phrases and includes a guide to their pronunciation

A glossary explaining the world of Faulkner's novel to the puzzled reader and to the interpretive scholar, identifying and commenting on elements such as the basic features of Faulkner's town of Jefferson and Yoknapatawpha County, colloquialisms, dialects, folk customs, farm implements, biblical verses, and geographic and demographic details. Paper edition (unseen), $17.50. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

A Concise Ulster Dictionary presents the fullest ever guide to the diverse and colourful language of the province of Ulster. Taking in colloquialisms as well as rare and specialist terms, the dictionary covers a wide range of topics, with examples such as coggly-curry (a seesaw), barnbrack (a fruit bun), flahool (generous) and the Sheugh (the Irish Sea, or a drainage ditch). Information on word derivations and the geographical origin of entries, along with over 200 illustrations, mainly based on the collection at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, take the reader on an enlightening journey through the province's language and culture. A comprehensive introduction to the background of the Ulster dialect and helpful guidance on how to use the dictionary are also included. This book is intended for students in Northern Ireland (dialect is on the National Curriculum syllabus for English in Northern Ireland). General readers and academics.

Elizabeth Gaskell (1810 - 1865), was a Victorian British writer. Her novels are fascinating to historians because they offer detailed portraits of people from every social class and she uses colloquialisms of the period. Of course, her books are also loved by a far wider audience for their moving stories, powerful relationships, social concern and the exploration of male authority. Her six novels are contained within two volumes: In Volume One: Mary Barton, Cranford, Ruth and North and South In Volume Two: Sylvia's Lovers and Wives and Daughters